Prototype / Test Engineer at Ampa in San Diego, CA

What to Expect: Working at Ampa is a rare chance to help transform global mental health and save millions of lives — a level of impact that demands deep commitment. Success here requires resilience, adaptability, and the discipline to put in long hours. If you thrive in a high-intensity, fast-changing environment and want your work to truly matter, you may do the best work of your life here.

Role Overview:

We’re seeking a hands-on Prototype / Test Engineer to support the development, testing, and validation of next-generation transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) devices. You’ll work closely with engineering teams to build, troubleshoot, test, and improve early-stage systems while helping establish repeatable testing and documentation processes as we scale.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with physical hardware, solving practical engineering problems, and moving fluidly between bench testing, data analysis, documentation, and prototype iteration. You’ll play a key role in helping transform evolving concepts into robust, testable, and manufacturable medical technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prototype Development & Testing: Build, troubleshoot, and iteratively test biomedical and electromechanical prototypes while developing and executing structured test procedures to evaluate device performance, reliability, safety, and failure modes.
• Data Collection & Analysis: Collect, organize, and analyze prototype test data to identify trends, anomalies, performance issues, and engineering improvements while maintaining accurate experimental records.
• Documentation & Quality Support: Create and maintain clear, traceable test documentation, engineering records, and verification protocols in support of QMS and regulated product development processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support fast-paced R&D projects, improve prototype designs and test methods, and adapt to evolving development priorities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Mission-Driven: Passionate about helping eradicate depression through breakthrough neurotechnology.
• Driven & Adaptable: Highly motivated, coachable, and thrives in fast-paced startup environments with evolving priorities.
• Technical Background: Degree or experience in biomedical, mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, robotics, product development, or related engineering fields.
• Hands-On Problem Solver: Strong troubleshooting, prototyping, and hardware testing skills with attention to detail.
• Documentation & Quality: Able to maintain structured technical documentation and support testing, verification, and QMS-related processes.

Why Join Ampa?

• Impact: Use power electronics to transform mental health on the planet.
• Growth: Thrive in a startup environment with rapid innovation.
• Stability: Enjoy startup benefits with a secure product line.
• Ownership: Receive substantial equity as an early team member.

Logistics:

• Work Mode: In-Person
• Location: San Diego, CA
• Compensation: $65k-$85k base salary + equity 
• Employment Type: Permanent